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NLP 12L

1972 Triumph GT6

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,079 mi
Last recorded78,079 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Triumph GT644,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLP 12L
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 78,079 miles

Engine Oil leak

Offside Rear wishbone dry joints, creaking.

Seat belts slow to retract

Pass 7 Jun 2016 71,989 miles

Body has slight corrosion Underbody (6.1.B.2)

Both rear drive donuts perishing

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Seat belts slow to retract

Fail 7 Jun 2016 71,989 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion Underbody (6.1.B.2)

Both rear drive donuts perishing

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Seat belts slow to retract

Pass 16 Jun 2015 66,785 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 60,147 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 54,723 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 47,937 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 45,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 45,699 miles

both front seats has slight movement at front

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Apr 2009 45,699 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both front seats has slight movement at front

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2006 45,465 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 45,465 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack arms †slight play front wheel bearings †n/s/f body mounting bolt loose

How Reliable is the Triumph GT6?

Based on 14,984 MOT tests across 1,835 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
353
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
1,835
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 774
brake binding 398
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 393
Horn not working 367
Stop lamp not working 340
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NLP 12L is a 1972 Triumph GT6 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Triumph GT6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 44,452 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph GT6 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 774 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NLP 12L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph GT6 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 54 years old, this Triumph GT6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NLP 12L registered?

NLP 12L is a 1972 Triumph GT6, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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